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Hi, I liked your writings.But the topic you have chosen have led me to many questions. As you said criminals should be punished that means if my brother does crime against me like cutting my hands off then I should also cut his hand off.When does forgiveness comes in this kind of situations. Second in many eastern contries like saudi arabia. Thieves are cut off thier hands and rapists are hung in front of all.Is this right kind of judgement or punishment?In old testament God said "venegance is mine" what does that mean then.I will be very gratful if you can answer these questions.Thank you

God does say, "Vengeance is mine". But God also sets up governments to deal with His people. As an individual, I am not allowed to take vengeance. But I am allowed to press charges against the criminal in the civil court (No, I can't cut my brother's hand off). Now, every government must rule the country according to the Law of God. While saying that, I must say I never agree to the punishments done in some of the eastern nations; it is not according to what the Lord Jesus had said in the NT. Nevertheless, I believe these wrong doings will be dealt with in the Judgment Day. Remember: God does say, "Vengeance is mine". They will not be left unpunished! I hope this helps.